People with ‘healthy obesity’ still have higher risks of diseases
In a study from the University of Glasgow and elsewhere, scientists found that having a normal metabolic profile does not mean that a person...
People with ‘healthy obesity’ have higher risk of chronic kidney disease
In a study from Koc University, scientists found metabolically healthy overweight and obese individuals may have an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
CKD...
Metabolic health may affect cancer risk in obesity
In a study from Lund University, scientists found metabolic health may play an important role in cancers related to obesity.
In the study, for up...
A change in brain function may contribute to obesity
In a study from the University of Calgary, scientists found that diet-induced obesity is linked to a functional change in the brain.
‘Hyper-palatable’ foods make it hard to lose weight
In a study from the University of Kansas and elsewhere, scientists found clearer guidance about the food people can put on their plates to...
Obesity-related brain symptoms mimic Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from McGill University, scientists found a correlation between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.
This suggests that losing excess...
US neighborhood walkability influences physical activity, obesity risk
In a study from Boston University, scientists found that people who lived in walkable neighborhoods were more likely to be physically active and have...
This type of aerobic exercise reduces diabetes risk in obesity
In a study from Fudan University, scientists found a 12-month vigorous or moderate aerobic exercise program can offer long-term beneficial effects on diabetes prevention...
New drug can prevent obesity, liver disease caused by high-fat diet
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are 4.5 million adults in the U.S. diagnosed with liver disease every...
This body number decreases 7 years before cognitive impairment
Body mass index (BMI) is a value derived from the mass and height of a person.
The BMI is defined as the body mass divided...